heavy
|heav/y|
/ˈhɛvi/
great weight or intensity
Etymology
'heavy' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hefig', where 'hefig' meant 'heavy or weighty'.
'hefig' transformed into the Middle English word 'hevy', and eventually became the modern English word 'heavy'.
Initially, it meant 'having great weight', but over time it evolved to include meanings like 'intense' and 'difficult to bear'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having great weight or density.
The box was too heavy for me to lift.
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Adjective 2
intense or severe in degree or amount.
The heavy rain caused flooding in the area.
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Adjective 3
difficult to bear or endure.
He felt a heavy burden on his shoulders.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39